Take a Listen! Summer is traditionally viewed as a time for relaxation and recreation, but it can also offer a unique opportunity for self-reflection and purposeful growth. As we approach the midpoint of the year, the warmer, quieter days provide an ideal backdrop for examining our lives, our goals, and the direction we’re heading. I […]
“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” The Usual Suspects If you like horror stories, then The Climate Book: The Facts and the Solutions created by Greta Thunberg is your next read. Packed with intrigue and the terror that makes you spend the night peeking out from behind […]
That genie looks awfully familiar About 20 years ago I remember reading about the Stockdale Paradox in the book Good To Great. Based around the mantra; “This too shall pass” and the ability to confront brutal facts, it was highlighted as a great technique for dealing with uncertainty and challenging times. Initially I thought this was a […]
Middle-class individuals and families used to easily afford life’s basics. Today, thanks to rising prices, these are becoming increasingly out of reach except for the upper class. You’re not alone if you’ve experienced sticker shock when paying for essentials that are now luxuries. These price hikes affect many, and they’re not happy about it. 1. […]
By Jerry Zezima In case I am run out of the country, which is probably inevitable but would give me a great reason to have my own travel show, I just renewed my passport. “Now I can visit my mother,” I told Jenn, a very nice postal employee who helped me and my wife, Sue, […]
In life, adversity is inevitable. Challenges come in various forms—professional setbacks, personal trials, or the day-to-day pressures that test our resolve and values. How we handle these moments speaks volumes about our character. “Burn Your Ships,” a book devoted to mastering life’s challenges, offers profound insights into maintaining integrity when faced with adversity. This post […]
Here are some tough questions and answers that you need to consider before you start on this path 1. Is it too late for seniors to quit smoking? No, it’s never too late to quit smoking. Regardless of your age, quitting smoking has immediate and long-term health benefits. Within just 20 minutes of quitting, your heart […]
In January of 2024, Brian Chesky was rated the 232nd richest person in the world, according to Forbes and some of his success can be attributed to handling stress. In October 2007 the Industrial Designers Society of America was hosting a conference in San Francisco and all the hotel rooms were booked. Brian and his […]
Anyone for a kiss? How much on an average day do you spend thinking about your tongue? 10 seconds? 1 minute maybe? 5 mins max? I suspect I go whole days never even thinking about it. Well this week, it was occupying my thoughts 99% of the time. Why? Last weekend I fell ill and caught a virus that caused […]